Project Developer

At Transgrid, we play a crucial role in delivering safe, reliable, and sustainable energy to millions of Australians. Operating over 13,000 km of high-voltage transmission lines and 128 substations across NSW and the ACT, we connect electricity generators to the distribution network—powering homes, businesses, and communities.

As the energy sector evolves, we’re growing our workforce to drive innovation and transformation.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a skilled Project Developer to join our team, with the flexibility to be based in Sydney or Newcastle, NSW. In this role, you will develop, plan, and manage customer-focused projects, including generator connections, telecommunications, and transmission line modifications.

You will be involved from project initiation through to execution, ensuring technical feasibility, scope definition, and risk assessment are effectively managed. You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders, providing technical leadership, problem-solving, and project coordination to ensure successful outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your expertise in high-voltage infrastructure and transmission projects while driving innovative solutions that support the transition to a more sustainable energy system.

What you’ll do

• Define project scope, schedules, and budgets while identifying and mitigating risks.
• Lead technical coordination, ensuring high-voltage infrastructure designs meet regulatory and operational standards.
• Manage multiple projects, balancing priorities to deliver on time and within budget.
• Engage with internal teams, customers, and external stakeholders to align project goals and expectations.
• Ensure all projects comply with safety, environmental, and industry regulations.

About You

• Degree in Electrical Engineering with relevant industry experience.
• Proven experience in transmission line and substation projects (development, cost estimation, project management, or design).
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage risks, budgets, and stakeholder expectations.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills, with a proactive and solutions-driven mindset.

Our Values

Transgrid’s core values encompass safety, achievement, integrity, and service. Prioritising safety above all, the company emphasises making a meaningful impact through achievement, upholding honesty through integrity, and delivering exceptional outcomes for customers and communities through dedicated service. These values are ingrained in the actions and behaviours of Transgrid’s people, who embody them every day.

What’s in it for you? Benefits & Perks

At Transgrid, we empower our people with a well-rounded benefits package designed to support their personal, professional, and social well-being, helping them deliver their best work every day.

Employees have access to a range of corporate discounts across retail, utilities, travel, health & wellbeing etc, as well as novated leasing options, workplace flexibility, 20 weeks paid parental leave and more.

Applications close 11.59pm Monday 13th April 2026. Please note, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, and we will assess applications as they are received.

Transgrid is committed to Health and Safety, the Environment, Equal Employment Opportunity, Diversity and Ethical Practices. All applicants are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to these areas.